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Plein-Air Invitational 2017
On June 11, 2017, renowned painter James Gurney was joined by more than 20 established plein-air artists spread out across the Garden grounds in a public display of talent and technique. See what came of their efforts in various media, from oils to watercolor to pen and ink. Finished art is made available for purchase by the individual artists on their websites.
The Art of 2017

Marc Holmes, "Morning Conservatory Courtyards," Watercolor, 15"x22"
citizensketcher.com

James Gurney, "Sol del Citrón," Gouache, 5"x8"
jamesgurney.com

Janice Kirsh, "Fragrant Rose Garden," Oil, 11"x14"
janicekirsh.com/

Lisa Egeli, "A Garden Oasis," Oil, 4"x12"
lisaegeli.com

Ricky Mujica, "Etude," Oil
rickymujica.com

Jeanette Gurney

Jeanette Gurney

Jeanette Gurney

Jeanette Gurney

Stapleton Kearns, "Rose Garden," Oil on linen, 18"x24"
stapletonkearns.blogspot.com

Zufar Bikbov, "Rock in Shadows," Oil on linen, 11"x14"
zufar.com

Jason Das, "Outcrops Afternoon," Acrylic and graphite, 18"x24"
jasondas.com

Jason Das, "Bronx River," Acrylic and graphite, 18"x24"
jasondas.com

Stephen Doherty, "Perennial Garden," Oil, 16"x20"
stevedohertyart.com

Frank Guida, "In the Rock Garden," Graphite, 15"x22"
frankguidaart.com

Jingyi Wang, "Home Gardening Center," Oil on canvas, 16"x20"
jingyiwangart.com

Hiu Lai Chong, "Fountain of Life," Oil, 11"x14"
hiulaichong.com

Stewart White, "NYBG Rose Garden Selfie," Watercolor
stewartwhitestudios.com

Deborah Dion, "Wild Iris," Watercolor, 11"x13"
deborahdion.com

Marc Holmes, "Afternoon Yellow Rose," Watercolor, 15"x22"
citizensketcher.com

Samantha Baker, "June 11 for NYBG," Pen and ink
sdionbaker.com

Garin Baker, "Chihuly at the Gardens," Oil on linen, 14"x23"
garinbaker.com

Shari Blaukopf, "Perennial Garden," Watercolor, 15"x22"
shariblaukopf.com

Ricky Mujica, "Green Impressions," Oil on paper, 15"x9"
rickymujica.com

Brad Marshall, "Chihuly Courtyard," Oil on linen, 9"x12"
bradmarshallart.com

Brad Marshall, "Chihuly Boat," Oil on linen, 11"x14"
bradmarshallart.com

Elissa Gore, "Orange Umbrella," Watercolor, 11"x8.5"
elissagore.net

Elissa Gore, "Mermaid," Watercolor, 10"x13"
elissagore.net

Elissa Gore, "Chihuly Fountain of Life," Watercolor, 10"x9"
elissagore.net

James Gurney, "Cinnamon Ferns," Gouache, 5"x8"
jamesgurney.com

James Gurney, "Peonies," Gouache, 5"x8"
jamesgurney.com

It was an incredible day of art and beauty. Thank you to all of our participating artists!

Noel Darvie, "Rock Garden at NYBG," Oil on linen, 18"x11"
noeldarvie.com

Paul Bachem, "Beautiful Morning NYBG," Oil, 12"x9"
paulbachem.com

Lisa Mitchell, "Into the Rose Garden," Oil, 7"x9"
lisamitchellstudio.com